ZIP 32408 · Bay County

Panama City, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32408, Panama City, Florida.

114.8%
Loss ratio
#112 of 559
Florida rank
561
Policies

The verdict

At $6,290/yr, Panama City, FL (ZIP 32408) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 254% above the U.S. average.

$6,290
Avg premium (2022)
+254%
vs U.S. average
-26.3%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$6,290/yr
-26.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
114.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.93%
Avg severity: $121,804
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32408 (Panama City, FL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 32408 (Panama City, FL) at $6,290 per year for 2022 across approximately 561 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 254% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 32408 is 29% above, ranking #112 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Winter Park (ZIP 32789) at $6,309, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 114.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $121,804.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 26.3% through 2022, ranging $6,290 to $8,901 with a 5-year average of $7,802, an annualized rate of -7.3% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 32408 Compares

vs National Average
$6,290 vs $1,776
254% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$6,290 vs $4,870
29% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32408, 2018–2022

$6,000$7,000$8,000$9,000$10,000 20182019202020212022 $6,290
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32408.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $8,531 -
2019 $8,901 +4.3%
2020 $8,368 -6.0%
2021 $6,918 -17.3%
2022 $6,290 -9.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$7,802
Premium Range
$6,290 - $8,901
Annual Change Rate
-7.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32408

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 32408 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Florida compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Florida overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 32408?
ZIP 32408 (Panama City, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $6,290 per year as of 2022, in the 99th percentile nationally, #112 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -26.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Panama City, FL?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 32408: a claims frequency of 5.93% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (114.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32408 compared to the national average?
ZIP 32408 premiums of $6,290/yr are 254% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32408?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 32408 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32408 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 32408 runs $6,290-$8,901 (5-year average $7,802). The annualized change rate is -7.3% per year.
How does ZIP 32408 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32408 has an average premium of $6,290/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 29% above the state average, ranking #112 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.